Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council

What Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council does

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council (MOVRC) is a governmental planning and development agency headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving as the designated regional council for eight counties in west-central West Virginia (Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood). Founded in 1971 and operating with approximately 16 staff, MOVRC is designated as a local development district under the Appalachian Regional Commission and an economic development district under the U.S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration, giving it formal responsibility for coordinating federal development assistance across the region. Its core operations span four program areas: (1) Community Development Program, which assists local governments with planning and implementing public water, sewer, broadband, trails, and streetscape infrastructure projects; (2) Business Loan Program, operating 11 revolving loan funds that have collectively disbursed over $25 million across all 55 West Virginia counties, leveraging $54 million in additional public, private, and owner's equity capital; (3) three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs (Foster Grandparents, RSVP, and Senior Companion) for adults aged 55 and older, offering tax-free stipends of $4/hour plus insurance and mileage; and (4) transportation planning and GIS services delivered through the associated WWW Interstate Planning Commission.

Name

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council

Legal name

Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Council

Website

https://movrc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MOVRC is a governmental planning and development agency headquartered in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving eight counties in west-central WV. It administers community infrastructure development, a statewide revolving small business loan program, and three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs for adults aged 55 and older.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Parkersburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Revolving Loan Program Interest: The loan programs generate revenue through interest on disbursed loans. Loans are made at lower interest rates than conventional commercial loans. Since inception, over $25 million has been disbursed, leveraging more than $54 million in other funds. Funding sources include USDA, US Department of Commerce, Appalachian Regional Commission, WV State Microloan, and State Small Business Credit Initiative.
2. Federal Program Administration: MOVRC administers AmeriCorps Seniors programs (Foster Grandparents, RSVP, Senior Companion) which are funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Volunteers receive tax-free stipends of $4/hour, with administrative costs covered by federal program funding.
3. Federal Grant Administration: Staff provides technical assistance for planning, developing, and implementing community infrastructure projects. Work includes identifying funding sources for public water, sewer, and community development projects on behalf of local government entities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MOVRC is a governmental planning and development agency that serves as a regional council for eight counties in west-central West Virginia. It administers revolving small business loan programs (11 programs serving all 55 WV counties), community development and infrastructure planning services, and three AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer programs (Foster Grandparents, RSVP, Senior Companion). The agency also coordinates transportation planning through the WWW Interstate Planning Commission.

Product overview

MOVRC is a governmental planning and development agency offering a portfolio of programs and services. The core offerings include the Community Development Program (infrastructure and water/sewer projects), Planning Services, Business Loan Program (11 revolving loan programs for small businesses), and three senior volunteer programs under AmeriCorps Seniors (Foster Grandparents, RSVP, and Senior Companion). The organization also partners with the WWW Interstate Planning Commission for transportation planning services. The programs collectively serve eight counties in west-central West Virginia (Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood) while offering loan programs statewide across all 55 West Virginia counties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Development Program (CDP)
• Business Loan Program Operates 11 loan programs offering multiple loan options to businesses across all 55 counties in West Virginia. Loans typically range from $2,000 to $150,000 and offer lower interest rates than conventional commercial loans, with funding for equipment, inventory, real estate, and working capital. Available to for-profit, non-profit, and agency businesses.
• Foster Grandparents Program (FGP) An AmeriCorps Seniors volunteer program that connects individuals age 55 and older with children and youth who have special needs or are at risk, providing support and mentorship in schools, daycare centers, and community settings. Offers a tax-free stipend of $4/hour, mileage reimbursement, and insurance to volunteers.
• Retired Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) An AmeriCorps Seniors program that engages Americans 55 years and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs across six focus areas: Disaster Services, Economic Opportunity, Environmental Stewardship, Education, Healthy Futures, and Veterans and Military Members.
• Senior Companion Program (SCP) An AmeriCorps Seniors program that connects individuals age 55 and older with older adults who have difficulty with daily living tasks, providing assistance and companionship to help seniors live independently. Offers a tax-free stipend of $4/hour, mileage reimbursement, and insurance. Designed for lower-income individuals who volunteer 5-40 hours per week.
• Planning Services Community Development staff works with local government entities to identify funding for public infrastructure projects and implement them, including trails, sidewalk and streetscape projects, courthouse facility improvements, and general community development.
• WWW Interstate Planning Commission Transportation planning services offered through partnership with the Triple W organization, providing transportation planning, GIS mapping, and digital services for the tri-county area.

Quantifiable outcome

• $25 million in loans disbursed, leveraging $54 million in additional capital
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Appalachian Regional CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOVRC is designated as a local development district under the Appalachian Regional Commission, providing official status and access to federal development programs and funding opportunities for the Mid-Ohio Valley region.
• U.S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development AdministrationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOVRC is designated as an economic development district under the U.S. Department of Commerce/Economic Development Administration, enabling access to EDA funding programs and federal economic development resources.
• Local BankscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOVRC often partners with local banks to co-finance business loans, with each providing a portion of the loan package. This results in a lower blended rate to the borrower and allows banks to help finance businesses that would not be funded if they were the sole lender.
• Small Business Development Center (WVSBDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOVRC encourages business owners to attend business training through the Small Business Development Center to ensure borrowers have the skills needed to succeed. The WVSBDC provides free business training and counseling services.
• AmeriCorps Seniors (Corporation for National and Community Service)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMOVRC sponsors three AmeriCorps Seniors programs: Foster Grandparents Program, Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), and Senior Companion Program. These programs are administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and connect seniors age 55+ with volunteer service opportunities.
• WWW Interstate Planning CommissionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated planning commission that handles transportation planning for the tri-county area. Vincent Post serves as Transportation Planning Director, Paul Buck as GIS Manager, and Yusuf Zakaria as Transportation Specialist.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• West Virginia Association of Regional Councils: Umbrella association coordinating all WV regional councils including MOVRC. Provides advocacy, training, and shared services that shape MOVRC's operating environment and is closely linked organizationally.

Direct peers

• Northern Panhandle Regional Planning & Development Council: West Virginia regional council serving the northern panhandle area, offering similar LDD and EDD-designated services including infrastructure planning, grant administration, and economic development coordination.
• Big Sandy Area Development District: Kentucky Area Development District serving eastern Kentucky counties with comparable ARC-designated programs in community development, infrastructure funding, and senior services.
• Belomar Regional Council: West Virginia regional planning council serving the Wheeling area with similar structure to MOVRC. Both function as LDDs under ARC and EDDs under EDA, providing comparable community development, planning, and grant administration services.
• Region 4 Planning & Development Council: West Virginia regional council serving the Potomac Highlands region with analogous federal designations and program portfolio including community development, planning, and senior services.
• Kentucky River Area Development District: Kentucky-based Area Development District that, like MOVRC, is designated under the Appalachian Regional Commission and offers community development, planning, and senior services in rural Appalachian counties.
• Buckeye Hills Regional Council: Regional council serving southeastern Ohio counties adjacent to MOVRC's service area. Functions as a comparable LDD and Area Agency on Aging with similar programs in community development, transportation planning, and senior services.
• Region 1 Planning & Development Council: West Virginia regional council serving southern counties with similar LDD and EDD designations. Provides comparable community development, infrastructure planning, and small business support services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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